Skip to content

Beyond Local

Alberta 2SLGBTQ+ advocates respond to potential pride crosswalk ban in Westlock

Alberta 2SLGBTQ+ advocates respond to potential pride crosswalk ban in Westlock

Advocates question whether a ban would be legally defensible and suggest it will harm youth in the area.
Young person injured at Nakiska ski hill airlifted to hospital

Young person injured at Nakiska ski hill airlifted to hospital

A young skier is in hospital with “trauma-related injuries” after slamming into trees Sunday (Dec. 3) at a local ski hill.
Respondents to Bank of Canada questionnaire largely oppose creating a digital loonie

Respondents to Bank of Canada questionnaire largely oppose creating a digital loonie

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s public consultations on the creation of a digital Canadian dollar reveal most respondents are opposed to it.
Alberta skier clips back into skis after life-threatening crash during trip to Japan

Alberta skier clips back into skis after life-threatening crash during trip to Japan

Laying in a Japanese hospital bed, thousands of kilometres away from home, Cole Richardson’s life almost ended after a trick gone wrong on a ski trip.
Thousands of trees will be felled in Vancouver's Stanley Park due to moth infestation

Thousands of trees will be felled in Vancouver's Stanley Park due to moth infestation

VANCOUVER — The quiet of Stanley Park’s forests has been splintered as chainsaws roar in a multi-year project to remove about one quarter of the trees that make up what's considered a Vancouver jewel.
Charges pending following West Edmonton Mall lockdown over weapons complaint

Charges pending following West Edmonton Mall lockdown over weapons complaint

Charges laid against man after firearms complaint
Air Canada introduces new way to track bags, mobility aids on flights

Air Canada introduces new way to track bags, mobility aids on flights

The airline says the new feature will provide "reassurance every step of the way" — but customers have shared horror stories in the past.
Flu season has officially started in Canada, public health agency says

Flu season has officially started in Canada, public health agency says

TORONTO — Flu season has officially begun in Canada, the federal public health agency said on Friday.
Evidence admissible in drug arrest near Banff despite Charter concerns, Supreme Court rules

Evidence admissible in drug arrest near Banff despite Charter concerns, Supreme Court rules

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a man's drug-related conviction, saying evidence in his case is admissible despite concerns about violation of his Charter rights. In February 2017, near Banff, Alta.
Pedestrian airlifted after being struck by semi truck on Hwy 2 near Red Deer Dec. 1

Pedestrian airlifted after being struck by semi truck on Hwy 2 near Red Deer Dec. 1

Pedestrian airlifted to Calgary hospital after being struck by semi truck on Highway 2 near Red Deer
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks